South London professional theatre for all ages
by Jonathan Kaufman (Oct 2023) Perfection is overrated. Enter the world of Scratch Nights. A theatre show is usually a finely-tuned, nuanced and intentional product, where the actors have explored and practised every emotion, every gesture, through weeks of preparation. The sets and the costumes will be expensive and immersive. It’s a thing of polished… Continue reading Scratch Nights for Beginners
Can you do better than this? Alongside our free street theatre show Sydenham’s Big Cat Safari (7-9 August) we’re running a very special photography competition – open to all – to capture the very best wildlife photo in Sydenham. With three age categories (see below) and prizes courtesy of Kirkdale Bookshop for the winners, we… Continue reading WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION – AUGUST 2026
A glimpse into the people, moments, and stories that make it all happen!
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MICHELLE BUCKLEY – Choreographer / assistant director DEBORAH GARVEY – Musical director / composer / performer / vocal coach JOE KAUFMAN – Technical advisor / Video content maker / animator / set constructor LUCY KAUFMAN – Playwright in residence / script consultant / assistant director YUMI MASHIKI – Composer OLAYINKA SOBITAN-SOLOMON – Choreographer PAUL TORNBÖHM… Continue reading Technical, Arts and Scripts
ANNIE ALDINGTON – Actor JIMAND ALLOTEY – Actor KATE BARRY – Actor OLIVER BYNG – Actor DEBBIE CHRISTIE – Actor ANNABELLE DOWLER – Actor TOM FRANCK – Actor/Producer/Director WILLIAM HASTINGS – Actor ALEX HEAD – Actor/Scriptwriter/Director ANGUS HEPBURN – Actor MARISSA HUSSAIN – Actor SHIREENAH INGRAM – Actor WICTOR KOCH – Actor CHRIS LUCAS –… Continue reading Spontaneous Productions Performers
Jonathan Kaufman’s career in theatre: writing, directing and training the next generation Jonathan has been writing and directing plays for over 25 years, and for over 10 years has been helping to train the next generation in acting, directing and scriptwriting. He is a passionate proponent of theatre for children and young people. Jonathan’s Background… Continue reading Jonathan Kaufman
From Spring 2017 we have been staging a regular programme of events and activities at our 100-seater studio theatre space: Upstairs at the Sydenham Centre 44a Sydenham Road SE26 5QX As a Council-owned building the Sydenham Centre is fully DDA-compliant, with ramps to the main entrance, a lift to the first floor and disabled toilets… Continue reading How to find us
IN ADVANCE – ONLINE ONLY Click on event page Click on your preferred date/time and/or select type and number of tickets Continue through the Stripe Checkout processing and await your email confirmation You will not receive physical or electronic tickets – your name will be on the attendees list at the door Please note tickets… Continue reading How to Book
We are a Sydenham-based, not-for-profit creative organisation passionate about producing the highest quality professional theatre, events and workshops at affordable prices. Our artistic vision is to provide an exciting, ambitious and innovative programme of year-round activities in the heart of Sydenham’s diverse community. Whether it’s cutting-edge new writing, a revival of an old classic, an… Continue reading About Us